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4 www.glancda.org GLANCDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 10 26 714 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 601 Los Angeles, CA 90015 [O] 213-748-0240 | [F] 213-748-0242 PRESIDENT: Pete Smith Bob Smith Toyota Scion VICE PRESIDENT: Fritz Hitchcock Hitchcock Automotive Resources TREASURER/SECRETARY: David Ellis David Ellis Chrysler Jeep Glendale Dodge, LLC FIAT of Glendale IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Ian Thomas Thomas Acura EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Bob Smith DIRECTORS: Bert Boeckmann Peter Hoffman Tom Hoffman Darryl Holter Tim Smith Michael Sullivan John Symes Howard Tenenbaum ©2015GreaterLosAngelesNewCarDealersAssociation |ThenewsLINKGroup,LLC.All rights reserved. LosAngelesDealer ispublished three timeseachyearbyThenewsLINK Group,LLC for theGLANCDAand is theofficialpublication for thisassociation.The information contained in thispublication is intended toprovidegeneral information for reviewand consideration.The contentsdonot constitute legaladviceand shouldnotbe reliedonas such. Ifyouneed legaladviceorassistance, it is strongly recommended that you contactanattorneyas toyour specific circumstances.The statementsandopinionsexpressed in thispublicationare thoseof the individualauthorsanddonotnecessarily represent theviewsofGLANCDA, itsboardofdirectors,or thepublisher.Likewise, theappearanceofadvertisementswithin thispublicationdoesnot constituteanendorsement or recommendationofanyproductor servicedadvertised. LosAngelesDealer isa collectiveworkandas such somearticlesare submittedbyauthors thatare independentof GLANCDA.While LosAngelesDealer encouragesafirstprintpolicy, in caseswhere this isnotpossible,everyefforthasbeenmade to complywithanyknown reprintguidelinesor restrictions.Contentmaynotbe reproducedor reprintedwithoutpriorwrittenpermission.For further information,please contact thepublisherat:855-747-4003. Originally founded in 1907, the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association provides valuable educational and philanthropic ben - efits to the Los Angeles Community. The Association believes that involvement with local charitable organizations makes a positive difference for everyone involved 6 | Executive Director’s Message 8 | NADA Director’s Update 10 | An Interview with Pete Smith 12 | California Used Oil Recycling Program 14 | Auto Dealer Associations Back Call for the CFPB to Correct Bias Found in Auto Lending Enforcement 18 | Grassroot Activism: The Art of Growing Change 20 | Prevent Oil Spills by Installing A Valve/Timer Device on Your New Oil/ATF Tanks 22 | Los Angeles Auto Outlook 26 | Dealerships Need More Young Technicians